Expert Services for Collectors & Institutions
Gary Hendershott serves as a consultant to collectors, museums, and institutions for the acquisition and stewardship of historically significant material. Every engagement is handled with discretion, expertise, and a commitment to preserving collections intact for future generations.
Acquire
Whether you are building a private collection, expanding a museum's holdings, or seeking a specific artifact, Gary provides strategic acquisition services grounded in decades of market knowledge and a vast network of sources.
- ✓ Identification of rare and important pieces
- ✓ Private market access beyond public auctions
- ✓ Authentication and provenance verification
- ✓ Negotiation and transaction management
- ✓ Insured delivery and documentation
Sell & Consign
For collectors, heirs, and estates with important historical material, Gary offers discreet sale and consignment services that maximize value while respecting the legacy of a collection. His emphasis on keeping lifelong collections intact distinguishes his approach from auction dispersal.
- ✓ Fair market valuation
- ✓ Access to qualified collector and museum buyers
- ✓ Priority on keeping collections intact
- ✓ Complete discretion throughout the process
- ✓ No buyer's premium — straightforward pricing
Collection Advisory
Whether you are new to collecting or managing a significant holding, Gary provides informed guidance on collection strategy, market conditions, and opportunities. His advisory relationships are built on trust and a shared passion for historical preservation.
- ✓ Collection strategy and focus
- ✓ Market intelligence and timing
- ✓ Inventory organization and documentation
- ✓ Long-term stewardship planning
Appraisals & Evaluation
Expert evaluation of historical artifacts, documents, firearms, and collections for insurance, estate planning, acquisition, or personal knowledge. Each appraisal draws on deep market knowledge and scholarly rigor.
- ✓ Authenticity verification
- ✓ Provenance research and documentation
- ✓ Current fair market valuation
- ✓ Historical significance assessment
- ✓ Written evaluation reports
Museum & Institutional Services
Gary Hendershott has served as a trusted consultant to over 20 major museums and historical institutions. His institutional services encompass acquisition advisory, collection evaluation, deaccessioning guidance, and the facilitation of important donations and sales.
His emphasis on preserving collections intact — rather than dispersing them at auction — aligns with the missions of institutions that recognize the irreplaceable value of keeping related artifacts together. It is truly a lifetime endeavor to build an important collection, and in many cases impossible to ever assemble again.
Institutions interested in exploring available material or discussing collection needs are welcome to contact Gary directly.
Terms & Working Arrangement
Commission: All consulting and brokerage services are provided for a 20% agent's fee, covering authentication, provenance research, valuation, inventory organization, buyer/seller communication, and fully insured delivery.
Returns: Any item may be returned for any reason within seven days of receipt for a full and immediate refund. All prices are net — no buyer's premiums, no hidden fees.
Layaway: Interest-free layaway is available for both collectors and museums. Payments are typically structured in thirds over three months, always interest-free.
Firearms: A Curio & Relic (C&R) FFL is required prior to shipment of any firearms made after 1898, following federal guidelines. Our FFL dealer handles all transfers in compliance with applicable law.
For complete terms and conditions, please see the Terms of Sale page.